Germany: Frozen Whole Fish Market 2025

Frozen Whole Fish Market Size in Germany

The German frozen whole fish market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 52% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Whole Fish Production in Germany

In value terms, frozen whole fish production dropped significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 26%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Fish Exports

Exports from Germany

Frozen whole fish exports from Germany shrank to X tons in 2021, declining by -14.3% against 2020. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 31%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole fish exports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for frozen whole fish exports from Germany, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen whole fish exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-5.4% per year) and Poland (+2.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen whole fish exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +10.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen whole fish export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -10.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Whole Fish Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of frozen whole fish, when their volume decreased by -22.1% to X tons. In general, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole fish imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest frozen whole fish supplier to Germany, with a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen whole fish imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-3.0% per year) and Denmark (+2.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest frozen whole fish suppliers to Germany were the United States ($X), Denmark ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 65% of total imports. Turkey, Austria, Ireland, Iceland, France, Sweden, Poland, Faroe Islands, Norway and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +39.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen whole fish import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 31% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Faroe Islands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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